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Blood clot or thrombosis test

Tests to assess whether your blood is clotting correctly.

Blood clotting is an important function, but it can be dangerous if it occurs inappropriately. We offer blood tests to confirm that your blood can clot when it needs to and assess the risk of dangerous clotting.

We all need our blood to clot to prevent dangerous blood loss following a cut or injury. However sometimes our blood can clot inappropriately and form a thrombosis. These present a serious health risk – as highlighted in publicity about deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT symptoms include pain and swelling in one leg (often the calf) and warm skin in the area of the clot.

If it is not treated, these clots can move into the lungs where it becomes a very serious condition – possibly causing extreme breathlessness, collapse and chest pain.

We offer several tests to check both how well your body can form a clot when needed and your risk of inappropriate clotting. Information from these tests, which require just one drop of blood, can help you and your doctors take steps to reduce the risks and start or monitor treatment.

More urgently, your GP or another doctor may refer you for tests if they suspect you have DVT. Your clinician may well advise you to have the tests on the same day.

We pride ourselves on our clinical excellence, you'll be looked after by an experienced multi-disciplinary care team.

Clotting tests

A nurse will take blood from a vein in your arm for analysis in our laboratories. We’ll swiftly send the results to your Spire consultant or NHS GP or consultant.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) testing

If your doctor suspects you may have DVT, the blood tests will look for D-dimer, a substance found when a blood clot breaks down. This will be analysed immediately.

A positive result does not necessarily mean you have DVT so you’ll also have an ultrasound Doppler test. If this test proves negative but our experienced consultant or another doctor still suspects you may have DVT, they might also ask for a venography. This involves taking X-rays of your leg after a dye is injected into your vein.

If you’re having blood clots tests, you'll be able to leave hospital shortly within the test ending.

If you have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) testing, one of our experienced consultants will talk to you about the results before you leave. We take an integrated approach so we can organise any other care that you may need should your test results show something abnormal.

We are committed to delivering excellent individual care and customer service across our network of hospitals, clinics and specialist care centres around the UK. Our dedicated and highly trained team aim to achieve consistently excellent results. For us it's more than just treating patients, it's about looking after people.

A fixed price for this treatment may be available on enquiry and following an initial consultation.

You can trust Spire Fylde Coast Hospital to provide you with a single, fixed price (1) so there are no surprises. And, through our carefully chosen partner (2) you can even be considered for interest free finance.

We’re here to help you with making these important choices, so you’re then free to concentrate on your treatment and on getting back to being you.

(1) Important: Please read Spire’s terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price* when paying for yourself.

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Important to note

The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.